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Virginia’s new data center bill, spearheaded by Senator Mark Warner, aims to bring transparency and accountability to the booming industry. With nearly 2,700 data centers already operating—and over 1,000 more in development—many are expanding without public oversight. The bill requires companies to disclose energy and water usage, ensure backup power is clean, and avoid placing facilities too close to residential areas. In exchange for federal tax breaks, data centers must meet national standards, empowering communities to make informed decisions about these massive, resource-intensive facilities.

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